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Head hunters appointed to find new Biba chief executive
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed head hunters Per Ardua Associates to find a replacement for chief executive Eric Galbraith.
Post Blog: Mr Insurance
Should the insurance industry take a more joined-up approach to communicating with customers? Jamie Marchant explains.
Markerstudy due to complete twin acquistions
Gibraltan underwriter Markerstudy is hoping to complete two purchases by the start of December.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Flood-hit South West homeowners warned to 'remain vigilant'
The Environment Agency is urging homeowners to "remain vigilant" after putting more than 80 flood warnings in place throughout England and Wales.
Xchanging exec Brace to join Catlin as group claims director
Catlin Group has revealed that Xchanging Claims Services executive director Glenn Brace will join the international speciality insurer early next year as group claims director.
Market moves: Giles' three appointments top the list
This week, broker Giles continued its expansive recruitment strategy by making three new appointments, including two branch directors and a development director for corporate risks.
Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
View from the top: Changing for the better
Increased regulation may be taxing for the industry but will ultimately make it stronger, says Stuart Reid.
Career path: Insurance industry trainees part 2
In the second in a three-part series, Post follows the career path of fictional insurance industry trainees Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley.
Industry in favour of 90-day cooling-off period
The industry has backed risk management association Airmic's voluntary clause outlining a 90-day cooling-off period in which an insurer can freely exchange information with a policyholder before resorting to a reservation of rights.
Smaller brokers will be hit hardest by ban on conditional risk transfer
Brokers and managing general agents have expressed concern at the potential for conditional risk transfer to be banned by the regulator next year.
Brokers to blame for lack of voice at top table
Brokers need to "stand up and be counted" when it comes to interacting with law makers and regulators, according to Giles Insurance Brokers chief executive Brendan McManus.
Biba: Scottish independence could pose problems for cross-border trade
Brokers have been warned that Scottish independence could result in heightened trade barriers between insurance businesses operating north and south of the border.
Editor's comment: Dread of devolution differences
The inherent skill and unifying philosophy of the insurance industry is based on a fatalistic acceptance that even the most unlikely event has a nasty habit of happening when you least expect it.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Consumer Insurance Act: Out with the old, in with the new
The Marine Insurance Act's outdated rules regarding policy applications are to be replaced by the Consumer Insurance Act. Will it make life difficult for insurers, or does it simply codify what they're already doing?
Ageas, Allianz and Axa work together on Biba risk transfer plan
Three of the largest insurers are collaborating with the British Insurance Brokers' Association on a plan to mitigate the "administrative nightmare"” proposed by the Financial Services Authority on risk transfer and client money.
Interview: Joe Plumeri - Unfinished Business
Reflecting on 12 years at the helm, outgoing Willis chairman and chief executive Joe Plumeri tells Post he has no intention of coasting to the finish line, and that the insurance industry's 'golden age' is still to come.
Post magazine - 22 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Allanfield overstates revenue and profit by £835 000
Specialist real estate insurance broker Allanfield Group has overstated revenue and profit before tax relating to £835 000.
Plumeri eager for smooth handover
Outgoing Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has vowed to do all he can to ensure continuity as the firm shifts to new leadership under Dominic Casserley.
European piecemeal approach to affect single insurance rules
The European Union's long-term goal of introducing a continent-wide set of insurance industry rules has been put in jeopardy as larger member states look to adopt a fragmented approach to the introduction of regulations.
Insurance accounting standards facing challenges, claims report
Key details need to be settled on new insurance accounting standards despite recent significant progress in the market, according to Swiss Re's latest research publication.